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pineapple pound cake with dripping pineapple glaze on a cake stand

Pineapple Pound Cake

A rich and moist pineapple pound cake loaded with tropical flavor and topped with a glossy pineapple glaze. Perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or a sunny weekend treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Equipment
  • - Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - 12-cup Bundt pan or 9x5 loaf pan
  • - Cooling rack
  • - Whisk
  • - Measuring cups & spoons
  • ## Ingredients
  • ### For the Cake:
  • - 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • - 2 cups granulated sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - 1 cup crushed pineapple well-drained
  • - ½ cup pineapple juice or buttermilk
  • For the Glaze:
  • - 1 cup powdered sugar
  • - 2–3 tablespoons pineapple juice
  • - 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • - Optional: splash of vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • - Mixing bowls
  • - 12-cup Bundt pan or 9x5 loaf pan
  • - Cooling rack
  • - Whisk
  • - Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Make the Cake:
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt or loaf pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
  8. Stir in the crushed pineapple and pineapple juice or buttermilk.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  12. Make the Glaze:
  13. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, pineapple juice, and melted butter until smooth.
  14. Add vanilla if desired.
  15. Drizzle glaze over the warm cake before serving.

Notes

Notes
- For added flavor, use pineapple tidbits instead of crushed pineapple.
- Add coconut flakes for a tropical variation.
- Can be frozen in individual slices for up to 2 months.